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Y18 FMM

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,896 mi
Last recorded93,896 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 FMM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 93,896 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r wheel is binding, but not showing up on brake test.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 67,946 miles

Rear The silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light on

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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Y18 FMM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y18 FMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y18 FMM registered?

Y18 FMM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is Y18 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 FMM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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